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During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, the King was heckled by a man who asked him about Prince Andrew's relationship with disgraced financier Epstein.

The protester asked how long the King had been aware about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the authorities to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were large groups of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was in the region for an event.

The Duke of York's connections with Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for Andrew?"

The King remained silent but carried on greeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the heckler to "leave" and to "shut up".

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been revived by misconduct allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned front of MPs to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last week, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his current residence - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III